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Published on: August 8, 2025
An arthroscopic-assisted minimal invasive method for the reconstruction of the scapho-lunate ligament using a
N Dellarosa1, H Ozben2, M Abate3
1Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Unit.
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We report the outcomes of an arthroscopic-assisted minimally invasive technique to reconstruct the scapho-lunate ligament using a bone-ligament-bone graft in 11 patients (11 wrists). The mean follow-up time was 29 months (range 20 to 38). The preoperative mean wrist flexion, extension, grip strength and patient-rated wrist evaluation score values were 61°, 54°, 115 N and 54, respectively. The postoperative mean values were 64°, 58°, 142 N and 15, respectively. There were no statistical differences between the pre- and postoperative wrist flexion and extension, whereas changes in grip strength and patient-rated wrist evaluation score were significant. Scapho-lunate angles decreased significantly from 69° to 60°. Based on our clinical outcomes, this method provides a reliable alterative for the reconstruction of the scapho-lunate ligament in patients with persistent Geissler type 3 and 4 lesions in the short-term.
Level Of Evidence:
IV.